I think the time has come to sell my much loved Firestorm. I have owned the bike for about 12 years but it doesn't get the use it deserves.

It's not immaculate, there are a number of small marks here and there with a bit of furring on the engine and possibly a small mark on one of the engine cases where it was dropped at standstill a few years ago. Will check this out later and update.

It's a 98 Firestorm in black with about 32,000 miles on the clock. It has good DID x ring chain, Renthal sprockets (1 tooth down on the front), Michelin pilot power tyres, EBC HH pads, EBC front discs.

It also has the following parts fitted

Dynojet kit

K&N filter

Hel front brake and clutch hoses

Goodrich rear brake hose

Renthal soft grips

Titax short levers

GSXR 1000k1 six pot calipers with new seals

Maxton modified front forks with recent new oil and seals

Ohlins rear shock

Harris fully adjustable rear sets

Arrow carbon cans

Moko frame protectors (crash bungs)

Carbon hugger

Carbon lowers (been repaired badly but not visible when on bike)

Double bubble tinted screen

Renntec (?) grab rail

Flush mount front indicators

Clear rear light lens

Polished swing arm

Repainted wheels (a few chips from tyre changes)

CCT's have been replaced

I think I have all old MOT's and some other bits and bobs of paperwork.

I am open to sensible, realistic offers for the bike as it is. Also open to offers for the bike with all the original parts back on except for forks, k&n and dynojet. Or for bike as it is but without the Ohlins shock and Harris rear sets.

Taking the Ol' 99 aero to western NY to explore some back roads next weekend. Will be up there for a week.. been a while since I put some real miles on that bike. Poor honda has been collecting dust while I've been putting some serious miles on other bikes.. Been a lame duck since I noticed a little oil from the guide plug.. anyone else done this repair yet?

Watkins Glenn at the southern tip of Seneca Lake is also a great spot. (http://nysparks.com/parks/142) If you're interested, there are also lots of wineries along all the Finger Lakes. They are worth checking out, just can't sample that much when you're up on two.

programmed^79

August 08, 2013

02:16

very cool. thanks for sharing all these places.. generally I just follow the horse poop on the roads until the roads end while I'm up there. I will add these to my gps and check them out.

spatterdock263

August 08, 2013

02:44

Glad I could help. Ordinarily I would like to join you for a ride, but I am leaving on the 911 Ride (Shanksville, Pentagon, & Ground Zero) next Thursday and will be pretty busy getting ready to leave.

I am selling my 2008 Honda Shadow Spirit. The following options have been added. Mustang seat with sissy bar, Hard Krome pipes, windshield, brand new Saddleman bags, Kuryakyn grips with throttle boss. The bike has 6000 miles and is spotless. I will be posting photos shortly. $5000.00 Included is the original gunfighter seat, and stock pipes. Brand new Avon tires (less than 500 miles) The bags shown are also included however there are brand new Saddleman bags on the bike.

Kelly, I had to put a couple extra ties thru the inside of the bags to the supports to keep them from moving. I hate flopping saddle bags. lol My right side bag sits just about a 1/4" above the pipes. And like Danny, mine are holding up well even though they are "pleather". So far so good. Danny, I've had nothing but good experiences ordering from Leather Up. However, I'm going to wait for the October bike rally here to get my chaps.

coloratura197512

August 12, 2013

22:20

Did you have to move your signal lights or did they fit. I have same bike 2004

guideline6167

August 12, 2013

23:18

No Jim, I didn't have to move the lights. The slant of the bags fit just right with the lights where they're at.

I'm ordering a tire online, but can't seem to figure out which tube to get for my front tire. They aren't listed in the same size order as the tires (120 90-17). Anyone replace the front tire recently? Know what size tube you used? I looked in the owners manual, but didn't see tube information listed. Thanks

Lol, Sebas, I do ride it, just not on wet days and dirt roads. I have good hand cleaner Tracy. ;)

2moisten

August 03, 2013

07:55

My wheels were chrome originally but it was flaking off due to the previous owners dog pissing on them. I was going to full metal polish them or re-chrome them again but a mate suggested he could get them powder coated for me so I went with that for now anyway. Might still get chrome ones but I have been told by the big boss in a year if I am not happy with them. lol

I've just had the plaster on my wrist changed to a nice lightweight one, that feels a lot more comfortable. My fingers feel freer and I already have more movement in them. I'm having physio on everything. They are determined to get me out of bed this week - every day we say "it's today!" but doesn't happen for one reason or another.

We're also trying to wean me off oxygen. I have been on it permanently due to the rib fractures and punctured lung. We've reduced it down today and sats have stayed above 96, so that's good. I'm having physio for my chest too.

I've had a load of cards arrive today, so thank you for sending me cards :)

I'm sad that I cannot make Martin's funeral, but I will be there in spirit, will be thinking of all of you, and know that you will do him proud.

Feel free to drop in and see me - Ward 2, Fazakerley Hospital. Visiting hours are 1.30-2.30 and 6.30-7.30.

If anyone is local ish, think she'd really appreciate a visit guys... (y)

A lot of you are probably already updated with this, but just in case you've missed it or are not on the VTR Forum,this is from NWB:

Vees Funeral tomorrow Info:

Update to funeral arrangements as posted by Dad on NWBikers

Everyone the family have requested that we meet at Martins house the morning of the funeral for 8.45 leaving behind the cars at 9am.

Please no overtaking this is a steady ride in procession as a mark of respect. There will be no need to stop traffic at junctions as this could be dangerous and we do t want to see any incidents. There will be no speed involved so keeping up will not be an issue.

I will speak with Rob J about warning the local plc about the funeral procession just in case there's any issues.

Please make every effort to be there in plenty of time and thank you all for your support.

Sorry, location in melb lookn around $1250. Will sell at the end of august.

passport1668

July 31, 2013

12:44

Dee I hope it's real nice and has lots of extras. A current sale ex Aussie post bike from auctions is only 850$ + rego. And would have 24,000 k's . Having sold a few of these on gum tree I would think $1000 is near the money if its mint condition.

UPDATE: Between The VTR 1000 Forum, NWS Forum and FB members raised a staggering amount of around £5000 in a week and were able to tax and insurance Martins wifes car for to get her around with her children and put them back on the road and the funds that had been raised in a week, were handed to Mrs Martin Leyland on the Memorial ride 28/07/2013 exactly 1 week after Martin (VEE Vtr passing) ..Extremely proud of the guys and girls who made it happen. The stickers will be going on sale of a logo of Vee with his DOB DOD on it with his infamous image of gloves boots and lid really soon. All info on this coming real soon on how to order etc.. All I could do was offer some small part in passing info to the masses and help in any way I could, and I am proud of you all for standing tall when the chips were down and especially during such economically challenging times for us all and pool our resources. It was apparently an extremely emotional time to present the family on Sunday and Martin will be sorely missed and leave a void I believe will never be filled.

The smallest amount all helped.. News on Martins Pillion: she has had 10 broken ribs, a punctured lung,a badly smashed wrist and leg and has had 2 operations this past week, one to rebuild her leg last Friday and another to rebuild her arm y'day. This info was gathered by a fellow VTR forum member. She is now thankfully out of ICU and on a normal ward and will,thank god, make a long if not agonising recovery. Our thoughts are with her at this time as she was concious throughout the whole incident. Her children were shared care 50/50 with her ex husband who is looking after them at present and someone has kindly offered to look after her dogs until she is able to cope. So at least she doesn't have that to worry about! Here is the address for the hospital for cards/flowers etc if anyone should wish to send any, please send to

ERIKA RAFFLE CURRIE

WARD 2

FAZAKERLEY HOSPITAL

LONGMOOR LANE

LIVERPOOL

L9 7AL

I am just waiting for clarification of where to send donations to exactly and order the 'Benny' stickers. I'll get back to you as soon as it is made clear. You'll have to pm for those i'm afraid as private emails will not be divulged on the forum. I have kindly asked Marcello Castellucci to pin this post as this highlights the tremendous efforts made and will give everyone a chance to post cards/flowers etc Erika and also obtain the info for ordering stickers if you don't already have that to hand. I'm trying to help as much as I can in any way,so please bear with me guys and gals. I gathered my information from all different sources to put together for all to see. Some of the guys are mega busy and do not have the time to do this when working etc. Cheers. T x

My card to Erika will go out in this evenings post. I cannot begin to imagine what on earth that women must be feeling after knowing of the tragedy at the scene and trying to cope with her injuries at the same time.. In my thoughts and prayers for a full if not lengthy recovery x

dentistry

July 31, 2013

20:08

What a shock, I'm so saddened to hear of VEE's passing whilst i was away at the Armoy road races. I had just purchased his Harris rear sets prior to my trip but never had time to fit them. I can't make the run but i will be thinking VEE, his family and friends at this sad time. I'd like to purchase some VEE stickers.

puppeteer

July 31, 2013

20:20

Aye Colin Pearson, it was a huge shock to all... Most tragic and sad..:-(

Ya Skip. I've heard that too. Dont want to learn the hard way. Alot of stone dust gets thrown in there from the front tire.

kilobyte198408

July 30, 2013

04:30

It takes a lot for mine to come on....the bike seems cold natured...it did run more when I was riding in 90 deg. F or 32C or higher temps...might want to check the mix of the coolant using a hygrometer to make sure its 50/50....if the t-stat was stuck closed it would high temp quick, open and it may take forever to reach proper operating temp.....

For all who knew and loved Vee Vtr, can I just say, the fact so many fellow bikers n friends alike raised a staggering amount ITRO £5000 in a week stuns me.. AMAZING effort and unbloodybelievable! It totally restores my faith in humanity and just goes to show how we can all pull together in times of a crisis for a family to help them in their hour of need. God bless every single one of you and I would like to say thank you for all who pm'd me for an address to send a card. I think the family were overwhelmed beyond words.. Truly magnificent guys and girls, you should all be extremely proud and stand tall come Friday..Just shows you how much Martin touched the lives of so many... well done!! Mrs Leylands car is now tax'd n insured and back on the road so she has wheels to get around!

Just thinking to myself when I brought my bike she'd been rejetted because of the straight through pipes, I still have the original jets. Is it worth me holding onto them or should I put them up for sale, their off a 98 shadow spirit 1100 American import?

I fitted brand new cct's justto be sure but I've since been told they can go at anytime whether old or new. However I've also been told that it tends to be the firestorms that are only used occasionally that have the problem and not firestorms like mine that are used daily. I'm still on auto cct.

salaam-pyrophosphate

July 28, 2013

21:53

How much are standard CCTs

lazy6872

July 29, 2013

13:12

@KEVIN: don't buy them , you will regret it and the costs compared to manual ones are equal

Useful day yesterday. Put the RC45 throttle tube on mine, swapped my old SP1 tube onto Pauline's. found a K&N When I had her air box off, so cleaned and re-oiled it. Stripped starter button on bars, it doesn't always throw the motor - needs a new solenoid...

Gonna clean up races on replacement bottom yoke, and swap on Pauline's today.

Then clean up rear sets and get them and Brembo M/Cyl down engineers to get holes opened up for M8 bolts - I need them to get a torch on the bottom joint so I can swap a rose joint on....

Anyone in Hobart, wanna catch up for a ride or a chat in a couple of weeks?

I'm in West Hobart but don't mind cruising around. I'm still on my L's so it'll be coffee if anything.

It'll be a couple of weeks for me to organise anything, I'm a shift worker and have young kids, so everything revolves around those two things. Outside of those two things though I am flexible. Weekend or weekday is fine, day or night also fine. half hour to a few hours.

Nice bike. When I took the back seat off my 2007 I had to undo the screw above the taillight and then the two screws on each side of the front seat to lift the back and front seat off together. When I flipped them over the back seat was screwed into the front seat. Once you unscrew those and put your front seat back on, your ride has a new fresh look. I reinserted the screws from under the front seat into the back seat brackets they were in originally so I won't lose them and then reinserted the screw that was above the tail light. I can post pictures of what I am talking about if you want.

durkee198412

July 31, 2013

03:00

Its no big deal. My back seat and front seat were separate. I did not have to remove the front but the different years and different seats are different. Lol. You just have to look at how your seat is attached lisa.

citroen

July 31, 2013

03:55

After I said that, I got to thinking I need my rear seat to hold the saddlebags on. I like the look though. Maybe I can add hard bags to my list of bike wants and remove the rear seat then. I'll look for the two screws you mentioned, Kevin Lanham. There is definitely more than that one screw.

I got my new windshield from Rifle this week. Got the fairing on. It's a little crooked, but I can fix that later.

Stuck the wiring harness together and the left wires popped out. Unwound everything and found the previous owner had just stuck the wires in and then taped them. Grrr.

On the bike it's red, black and brown. On the new wires it's red black and white. I matched the red and black. The signal still acted erratic. So, I unwound the right side and boom! I had them wrong. Switched them and the signal is strong and consistent. Yeah! I'll go back and solder them later when I straighten the fairing.

NOW, the tail light button on the gauge is moot and won't go off. Brake light still comes on when I depress the pedal, but won't stay on for clearance.

Well, praise the Lord! I slept on it and decided I cross wired and blew a fuse. My Clymer hasn't a thing on the magna fuse box. So, I went to the forums. Got my answer. Popped the fuse box. First fuse was a blown 15a. I read it's supposed to be a 20a?? Anyway, grabbed a spare from the jeep and the light went off. Fixed. Now to straighten the fairing. Have a nice weekend all!